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Norwalk, Tues ay, June 14,1859.
The Town Meeting next Wednesday.
We observe that a Town Meeting is to be
held next Wednesday afternoon, (the 15th,)
i'or the purpose of indemnifying the Select-
men against damage that may ensue to them
from the discharge of their duty in removing
encroachments on the highways. We are glad
to see this step taken: The vote should be
passed; and should apply to all future acts of
the Selectmeuin the discharge of this duty.
And when the vote is passed THE SELECTMEN
snonLn DISCHARGE 'rns'r DUTY. Let little be-
ginnings of encroachments be promptly
checked. Let no bargains be made to give SO
much to one street and take so much from an-
other. The Selectmen have no power to make
such‘bargains, and ALL the streets are entitled
to their protection. Never SO 11111011 3-3 now
have we needed efliaient,publicy official action
against encroachments on the highways.
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New Postmaster.
' The equanimity of those of our citizens not
in the secret,was seriously disturbed by the
telegraphic dispatches from Washin gton, that
one long tried and, so far as the cause of de-
mocracy is concerned, ever faithful friend,
Judge Williams, had been removed from the
village Poss Office! He has been diligent, in
season and out of season, and in whatever else
he may have been irregular and inconsistent,
he was ever true to the Administration and
its most radical doctrines. Yet his manifold
political errors of head never affected his nat-
ural goodness of heart. The same genial,
good natured smile always greeted his black-
est Republican friends, that was bestowed up-
on those highest in his political affections.—
. He was ever courteous and obliging to all,
and althou gh our regard f'or truth compels us
to admit that the department has made a
change for the better, all who have business
with the office, will feel a sincere regret that
such a change should have become necessary
—and none more sincerely than ourselves.—
’ We donot learn when the Judge is to abdi-
cate,but presume it will be at the close of
the present quarter, ending with the month.—
I He leaves with our kindliest sympathies and
good wishes, which is the honest tribute we
.10 car to a man of noble nature'and very many
excellencies of character.
The new incumbent is to be Capt. HENRY
W. SMITH, a most excellent and eflicient man
and courteous gentleman. Had the depart-
ment sifted the whole Administration party, a
better man could not have been found. In
fact it has always been‘a mystery to us how
so honest, intelligent, and uprigh t a man,
could so long remain under the thick clouds
of locofocoism, and we have always had hopes
of him until now, having become Postmaster,
we fear we shall have to put him over a mong
those, finally, given up to believe a lie. Nev-
ertheless heis a capital fellow, and will make
a tip~top P. M.
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Celebration of the Fourth in Danbury.
——The Times says that energetic measures
are being taken to secure a public celebra-
tion in that place on the glorious Fourth.—
The matter is in good hands, and only needs
to be well seconded to be a success. We hope
they will not fail of the desired results.
Our neighbors in Stamford are also moving
in the matter, and have already, we under-
stand, quite a nice little sum subscribed [to-
ward a good celebration. Whether they are
to adopt a former motto of theirs,viz : “Darn
the expense,” this time or not, we are unad-
vised.
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Military.——The NORWALK LIGHT GUARDS
made their Annual Parade, under the com-
'mand of Capt. Wm. S. Knapp, on Friday
last. They made, although their numbers
were rather small, a fine martial appearance,
I and, in their drill before our office, evinced a
pretty thorough knowledge of the military
manual.
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Shad—Several fine shad were caught in
our river, between the Bridge and Union Fac-
tory the past week.
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Another Fire in Westport.——A barn be-
longing to Morris Ketchum in Westport,was
struck by lightning on Friday afternoon last,
(10th inst.,l and together with its contents,
were entirely consumed. Mr.Ketchum’s man,
two horses and wagons were in the barn at
the time, but escaped unh urt. This barn was
occupied one night by Gov. Tryon on his mu-
rauding excursion to Danbury. A correspon-
dent says that Fire Co., No. 2, with their ma-
chine, started for the fire, but arrived too late
to be of much use, owing to the distancethey
had to travel (two miles) and the scarcity of
water.
There seems to be a sort of coincident streak
of ill luck following the wake of the two
Wall Street Brokers, who have. pitched their
tents in Westport. Both Mr. Winslow and
Mr. Ketchum were voted for at the last elec-
tion for ofliccs of public trust and honor.—
The former was defeated, and the latter was
not elected. On Friday imorning week, a-
large barn belonging to Mr. Winslow, fell in
and all wentto pi. On Friday afternoon last,
Mr,Ketchum’s large barn was struck by light-
ning and burnt up. Well we don’t know as
they could reasonably expect any better luck,
living, as they do, in that one horse town. If'
they’d move to Norwalk such remarkable co-
incidences would not be likely to occur.
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New Canaan—A young man named Rob-
- ert Ross was arrested in New Canaan on
Thursday last, upon a. charge of seduction,
- preferred by Bridget Tarpy. The prelimina-
ry trial was postponed till Monday .the 13th,
and in the meantime, on Saturday evening,
the prisoner escaped-from the custody of the
officer, andfled to parts unknown. It is said
that the father of the prisoner and a former
noisy Grand Juror of New Canaan were ac-
cessory to the escape of the prisoner, and
have incurred individual liability for interfe-
ring with the due administration of justice.
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11-7.? John Murray and Patrick Larkin, two
of our adopted citizens had rather a free lark
on Sunday afternoon last on River street,
beating and bruising each other terribly,
much to the annoyance of our citizens in that
portion of the village. They were brought
before Capt. Hubbell on Monday morning and
fined $5 and costs, each, on two counts, viz.
“ Assault and battery” and “ disturbing the
peace. These are the same two, we under-
stand, who had the fight on the cars last spring
returning from Bridgeport after procuring
their free papers.
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pa? We are indebted to our oldjriend, F.
A. Rockwell,Esq., of Ridgefield, for samples
of native Grape and Blackberry Wines. We
do not profess any superior judgment in these
matters, yet so far as our experience goes, his
Imps is as fine and delicate of flavor as any
we m" r tasted. We think “ our frow” has
hear, him on the Blackberry.
flit“ 1'. T. Barnum Esq., arrived home in
the Africa last week. We had the pleasure of
grasping his genial palms on Saturday. He
seems in most excellent health,allhough we
" are pained to learn that his return was made
' ' "necessary by the low state of his wife’s health
Strawberry Festivals, Fairs, &c.
The Norwalk Ladies have an extensive pr0-
gramme of enjoyments for the million during
the present and approaching month- The
new Baptist Church at South Norwalk. ICfltl‘
off at Ely’s Hall, on Friday evening Of this
week. They ofi'cr a very inviting programme.
The South Norwalk Con.‘gl‘t‘g‘lmlmll 500”-
ty open on the flint, under the Agricultutal
Society’s mammoth Tent, and continue
through two or three days. A general Fair,
with all sorts of refreshments, is comprehen-
dell.
The Ladies of the 1st M. E. Society open at
the basement of their Church the same even-
ing,and promise all sorts of good things.
Those wide-awake matrons and maids of the
“ up town” M. E. Society, have the tent on
Mott Green,and celebrate the glorious Fourth
beneath its ample folds, where all the world
and the rest of man and womankind, will be
sure to congregate.
The Ladies of the Congregational Society
of Wilton will hold a Fair upon the 16th and
17th of August. There will be a variety of
things to please the eye and taste. Provided
and arranged, as they will be, by fair bands,
they cannot fail to please.
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Excursion.
Capt. Green is to favor the. public with
another Excursion trip to N. Y. this Tuesday
A. M. He gives nMoonlight Excursion on his
return, which in the present state of that
luminary will doubtless prove a most pleasant
affair. The Capt. always makes ample provi-
sions for the fixins’ wherever he gets up an
Excursion.
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MASON IC .
There is to be a grand re-union of the Ma-
sonic Fraternity of' the State of Connecticut,
at Norwalk,June 24, 1859, under the auspices
of the brethren of St. John’s Lodge, No. 6,
who propose celebrating the coming Festival
of St. John the Baptist, in due and ancient
form. A procession will be formed at 11
o’clock, A. M., at the Masonic Hall, and pro-
ceed to St: Paul's Church, where religious
services will be performed, and an Address
delivered by Rev. Bro. Thomas E. Pattison,
(of St. John’s Lodge, No.6.) after which the
brethren will assemble under t'ic large
tent of the Fairfield County Agricultural So-
ciety, which will be erected on “Union Park ,’7
which has been tendered them by the owners
G. G. Bishop, S. Olmstead and S. Curtis,)—
where an entertainment will be provided. free
to all Masons who unite in thecelebration.
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we Our whole souled, Teutonic friend,
Jonx Hownn, of Wilton, whose heart is as
big as the whole German Confederacy—has
again laid us under obligations. Not only
has he added to the creatures comforts of
“mine frow and we bairns” in a liberal dona-
tion of monster strawberries—ranging all the
way from 35 to 5 inches in circumference ;
buthe has notoverlooked the more substantial
requirements of the Editor’s household, as a
nice, fat, plump turkey, which we found
awaiting our return from the seat of war,
most fully attested. Great fellow, that How-
ER, don’t believe we could get along without
him.
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GEORGETOWN—The Ladies’ Aid Society of the. M.
E. Church, Georgetown, will hold its Annual Fair and
Festival on the afternoons and evenings of the 22d and
J23d inst. See adv.
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Concert at South Norwalk.
Mr. Merriam announces another Concert to be given
at Ely’s Hall, on Wednesday evening of this Week, by
his Singing Class, assisted by members of the “ Choral
Union.” Mr. Merriam‘s Concerts always give most ex.
cellent satisfaction, and we trust the present one will
be better attended than any he has ever before given,
for ho well deserves a “ bumper.”
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35* Mr. Superintendent Smith lies in about the same
condition as last week. Little expectation exists of" his
ever being able to resume his railroad duties, should he
be so fortunate as to be ever able to go out again.
CONN. STATE Tl-JACHERS’ ASSOCIATION.—The an-
nual meeting of this Association will be held in Danie}-
sonville, on Thursday and Friday, the 16th and 17th of
June. Ladies will be entertained free of charge. A
rich treat may be expected from the lecturers, and a
warm social interview with all.
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W Mr. John Osborne left with us last week, a stalk
of Pie-Plant which looked more like a bar-post than a
specimen of vegetation.
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Wicemquarter of an iDCh thick, was formed in
Bethcl,last Friday night. Rather cold weather for
corn, that.
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wThe new Steamboat, “ John Brooks,” built for
the Naiigatuck Transportation Co., to take the place of
the Ansonia on the route between Bridgeport and New
York, made her first trip from New York on Thursday
last. She made the trip, from dock to dock, in three
hours and thirty-seven minutes, which is rather quick
time. She is commanded by Capt. Brooks, who used
to run a boat to Norwalk.
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Going Up.—We notice that ELI S. QUIN-
TABD was elected a member of the Common
Council of the city of New Haven last week.
Norwalk boys are on a rise, and making their
mark all over the country.
JES‘See adv. of Bishop McIlvaine’s new
Book. 'It in strongly commended by our vil-
lage clergymen, and the agent is selling the
dollar size volume for 50 cents.
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fir Two Artists, calling themselves John
Cosgrove of California. and Bill Ferguson of
Boston, announced last week (by means of a
large Poster, illustrated with a wood cut, re-
sembling somewhat one of the graphic pic-
tures published in“ Harper’s Journal of Civ—
ilizalion,” of the late contest for the champi-
onship of America between Morrissey and
Heenan,) their intention of giving a " chaste
and unique entertainment,” at Ely’s Hall, on
Thursday evening, to which the general
public, and all those who wished to see the
manly art of self-defence displayed with sci-
ence and skill, were invited to attend. The
services of numerous amateurs were engaged
for the occasion. The evening‘s entertain-
ment to conclude with a Grand Display of
Science between the two celebrated profes-
sional gentlemen. The price of admission to
this entertainment was put at the extremely
low price—considering the character of the
exhibition—of 15 cents, reserved seats 25
cents. The time for the scientific exhibition
arrived, but as the Professors had been kind-
ly informed by the Town Authorities that
they would be allowed to break their engage-
menthere,no performance took place, thus
disappointing our citizens from witnessing a
“chaste and unique exhibition" of “ scien-
tific skill.”
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RThirty-three stars must be on the na-
tionalFlag from and after the 4th of July
next. This is in compliance with the act of
Congress,passcd April, 1848, which declares
that on the admission ofcvery new state, one
star shall be added, and that such addition
shall take place on the 4th of July next suc-
ceeding such admission.
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86° J. Hammond Trumbull has issued, in a
pamphlet form, a letter from the Rev. Thomas
Hooker, of Hartford,in answer to the com-
plaints of Gov. Winthrop of Massachusetts,
against Connecticut. The original is preserv-
ed the Massachusetts archives in the Secreta-
ry’s office at Boston. The wantlof name and
date has hitherto prevented it s identification
It was written in 1638. and throws much light
on the history of the period. It is to be pub-
lished in the forthcoming volume of the annals
of the Connecticut Historical Society.
Bank Ccmmissioners’ Report.
The Bank Commissioners’ annual Report to the Legis-
latureliail been printed. it contains a good deal of val-
uable information. From it we learn that there are
now in this State seventy three Banks ofDiseount, thir-
ty-livo Savings Banks and thirty~ninc Savings Banks
and Building Associations. The Banks generally coin-
ply with the laws, and approve of them. At the close
of the present Report, (1st of April) the circulation o f
all the Banks in the State amounts to $7,555,309.
Mention is made in the Report ofa. considerable num-
ber of delinquent Banks. . Of these we gather the fol~
lowing particulars 2 the Woodbury Bank have paid 30
per cent on the claims of bill-holders, amounting to
$60,000—with a prospect ofa further dividend covering
the remaining 20 per cent. 'lherc is still standing
about $15,000 which is barred by limitation and unpro-
vided for, unless the Court grant an extension of time.
The officers and directors of this Bank are acquitted of
any intentional wrong in its management. 0f the
Litchfielil Bank everything said is unfavorable : it
seems to have been ageneral swindle throughout. The
total claims against it amount to $43,000, of' Which
$17,500 is in bills of circulation. No provision for this
indebtedness can yet be made. The Hatters Bank was
released from the injunction upon it in March. The
balance of the stolen hills which was not recovered
amounted to $18,700, which added to the legitimate
circulation, made the liabilities of the Bank about 360,-
000. Of this $45,000 was presented and paid—leaving
$15,000 outstanding, a portion of which is no doubt
stolen circulation. It is proposed to reduce the capital
of this bank to $60,000. The Hartford Banks have
about recovered from any ill effects of the late crisis—-
The Bank of Hartford C0unty and Exchange Bank are
under judicious management. The latter will resume
the payment of dividends within a reasonable time.—
Tlio Charter Oak will come out with light losses. The
Mercantile has resumed its position with great prompt-
ncss, and dividends will be paid as soon as the losses
are fully ascertained and provided for. The Colchcster
Bank compromised with Jones and Simeon Leland &C0.
of' New York, by accepting $28,000 out of $54,000 “lion.
estly due the Bank.” There is still a large amount of
circulation still outstanding, which has been ruled out
by limitation.
There is a list of special cases, in which Banks have
failed to fulfil the requirements of the laws. The cash-
ier of the bank of New London has neglected to give the
necessary bonds required within 33 days of his appoint-
ment. The City Bank of New Haven have illegally rs-
sumed payment of dividends, there being still a large
amount of paper under protest—over 60,000 resting up-
on the Brooklyn property and a claim upon the Chica-
go, Alton and St.Louis Railroad. The Clinton Bank
is advised to pass one dividend. The Farmers Bank of
Bridgeport have lost $50,000 by former mismanagement
and have wisely suspended dividends. The principal
and interest on a note 01' $23,000, remain overdue and
unpaid ; and a Director, who is financial agent of the
drawer offering 75 cents on the dollar for the d ebt reu-
ders further investigations advisable. The Merchants
Bank of New Haven continue to pass their dividends,
owing to their interest in the Brooklyn property, and
their claim on the Chicago, Alton and St. Louis Rail-
road ; but the earnings of the Bank are fast replacmg
its contingent losses. The Ocean Bank of Stouington
continues illegally to furnish an agent out of the State
and to purchase paper at illegal rates. The Quinebaug
and Shetucket Banks of Norwich are both illegally pay-
ing dividends. The Saybrook Bank is recomendcd to
pass dividends for the present. [The Stafford Bank is
attempting to evade the law relating to interest, by
charging largely on exchange. The Uncas Bank of
Norwich infringed on the law in paying a dividend in
October last. The Windham Bank was put in for $85,-
000 by the Ohio Life and Trust Company, ot' which $25, -
000 have been recovered. It is liop ed that the ultim-
ate result will not seriously impair their capital stock.
The Bridgeport City, Central of Mfddlctown,Pahquioque
of Danbury and Pawcatuck Banks, have passed divi-
dends, owing to small losses, but will shortly resume ;
and the Thompson Bank shows too large a balance-sheet.
The ConimisSioners suggest that it is near time for the
New Haven County, City and Merchants Banks of New
Haven, and the Phoenix Bank of Hartford, either to sell
out their joint interest in the Dwight property at
Brooklyn, or assume and pay the mortgages thereon.
and divide it so that each shall control its own share.—
The latter is recommended to pass one dividend, in or-
der to reduce the amount represented by that prop-
erty on'their books.
The only alteration in the laws suggested, is the ad-
dition of an act limiting the time for the presentation
of claims against enjoined Banks. The Commissioners
think that the present amount of capital of the State is
ample for all the purposes of legitimate banking.
Our two Banks are all correct as a matter of course,
and so reported by the commissioners.
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The Conn. State Prison.
The Warden of the State Prison, Daniel Webster, Esq.
reports that the receipts of the prison last year were
$18,279 47. Its expenses $16,407 SIS—leaving a net in-
come of$l,871 49. In February, 1858, on account of
the financial pressure, the wages oftlie convicts wh 059
services are disposed of by contract, were lessend 9
cents per day to each man. At the reduced rates all
of the able bodied persons have been kept at work.—
The Warden proposes to turn the new wing’of‘ tne pris-
on buildings, just erected for insane convicts, into
workshops, which he says are needed. The Warden
calls for the general repairs to the buildings used as a
kitchen and the workshops. He speaks of them as in
a dilapidated condition, and their arrangement as im-
proper.
‘1'here are on band 176 sets of School apparatus, be
longing to the State, taken for debt at $15 a set, and
offered to school districts at $3 a set.
The Warden compliments his officers for a faithful dis-
charge of duties.
There were 203 prisoners in confinement on the 315i
March last. During the year 62 were discharged by ex-
piration of sentence ; 10 by order of the Legislature, and
8 died. Of the number in confinement 185 were convic-
ted for first offence ; 13 for second ;4 for third ; and one
for fifth.
The prisoners in confinement March 31, were from
Hartford county 43 ; New Haven co. 50 ; New London
26 ; Fail-field 38 ; Windham 12 ; Litchficld 21 ; Middlesex
6 ; Tolland 7. Ofthese 167 are white males ; 22 colored
males ; 7 white females ,- 4 colored females ; 3 Indian
half breeds.
The prisoners are occupied as follows . lnnipers and
waiters 10 ; females mending cooking, he , 11 ; hospital
nurse 1; invalids 7 ; making planes 63 ; making rules
24 ; burnlshing silver plated ware 34 ;making boots and
shoes 24 ; at smith work 19.
The nativity of the prisoners is as follows : Connec-
ticut 96 ; Mass. 10; R. Island 9 ; New Hampshire and
Vermont 1 each ; New York 33 ; N. Jersey and Maryland
2 each ;Penn. 3 : Del., Ohio, Tenn., and Texas 1 each ;
England 4 ; Ireland 26 ; France 4 ; Germany 7 ; Island of
St. Jngo 1.
Forty of the prisoners are sentenced for two years ;
35 for three years ;2" for four years ; and the same
number for five years ; 3 for ten years ; six from 2010
30ycnrs,-ani119 for life. There are 4 who are confined
for murder, 63 for burglary, 28 for theft, 7 for horse
stealing, 5 forgery, and the remainder for almost all the
crimes upon the calendar. Four of the 19 confined for
life, were sentenced to be hung, the Legislature commit-
ting their sentences.
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THE New Yonx WEEKLY.—W0 perceive that Messrs.
Street k. Snith, the new proprietors of the above truly
excellent story paper, have entered into an engagement
with the renowned romancist, flurry Hazel, whereby
they have secured the exclusive services of that gentle-
man. This movement on the part of Messrs. Street A;
Smith shows their good taste and their correct appreci-
ation of what will suit the public. Harry Hazel, from
his connection as a writer of stirring romances, with
The Flag of our Union, The Star Spangled Hammer, The
Yankee Privateer, has made for himself a world-wide
reputation ; and there can be no doubt that his first
story for the WEEKLY, which is to be entitled “Tm;
MUTE Srr : on, Tue MASSACRE or Broonr Bacon,” and
the first portion of which is to appear in the WEEKLY of
July 2d. will double the number of r eaders of that al-
ready widely-circulated journal; *
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Billiards.—-ENG1.AND v. Amman—«Mr.
Phelan has accepted an offer to play a great
international game of billiards with Mr. Rob-
erts of Liverpool. The terms of' the game
have not been decided upon, but it will take
place the coming fall, and in New York.—
Puter’s Spirit says that Mr. Rober’s renown
is much greater as a billiard player than
that of any other man who ever lived, and if'
Phelan can succeed in beating him. he will
stand,like Morphy, the undisputablc champion
of the world.
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meurk has a fine stock of' Ready Made
Cloihing- Go and Sec.
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hm. Two unfortunate females who had re-
eently been discharged together from . th'e
Norwalk jail, again met, by a strange comci-
deuce, at the same thresholdns they wore re-
committed for petty offences—Hart. Post.
filf the Post don’t stop poking these
“ unfortunate females" and the like, which
belong to Norwich, on to Norwalk, we’ll
have him incarcerated in our jail, when we
get one. We believe the facts as they should
be stated, to be substantially as follows :
Two women butjust released from jail in
Bridgeport, where they had been confined for
petty crimes, were again immured at the same
institution a few days since. One had re-
mained in Bridgeport, the other had gone to
Norwalk, and they both arrived under arrest
for theft, at the jail door at exactly the same
time.
O
ftgielaturr.
Monday, June (‘.
SENATE—Opened. with prayer by Rev. Mr.
Beadle.
Resolution passed appointingjoint commit-
tce on contingent expenses. Mr, Willey ap-
pointed.
Resolution allowing New Canaan fire en-
glue co. to increase the number of members to
forty ; passed.
Report ofcom. on humane iiislitutions rec-
ommcuding a special appropriation for the
benefit of“ incurable” insane poor, to be ex-
pended under the direction of the governor,
res. passed.
Report of same com. recommending resolu-
tion making above special appropriation of
$2.500; laid on table.
Report of' same com. with resolution allow-
ing the indigent blind (of this state,) in the
Perkins Institution for the Blind. at Dorches-
ter, Mass., to participate with the insane poor
in the benefits of the above appropriation;
passed.
Report of com. on new towns with resolu-
tion extending the limits of the borough of
Bethel ; passed.
Report of corn. on judiciary with substitu-
ted bill providing for the appointment of bar-
bor masters for the harbors of Bridgeport and
Stamford, with provisions similar to those of
New Haven; passed.
Report of com. on judiciary in favor of
providing penalty for defrauding gas compa-
nies ; amended and passed in the Senate
came from the House with further amend-
ments reducing penalties ; bill indefinitely
pestponed.
House—Opened with prayer by Rev. Mr.
Beadle.
Report favorable to a substituted bill pro-
viding that no one shall be exempt from pun-
ishment for crimes committedwhilc under the
influence of delirium tremens, but shall be
confined in jail, or in the insane department in
state prison ; billpasseil.
Report favorable to bill allowing courts of
New London and Fairficld counties to adjourn
from one court house to another; laid on the
table. '
Report favorable to incorporation of a wa-
ter company in Stamford ; resolution in ac-
cordance passed.
The bill relating to courts of Fairfield and
New London counties was taken up.
Mr. Crosby of Danbury moved to amend by
striking out al 1. relating to Fairfield county 3
carried and the bill was laid on the table.
Bill providing that in action at law where
the plaintiff recovers nominal damages only,
the court may award full costs to either party
or to neither ; pasaed. .
Billfavorable to act providing that a joint
standing committee of one senator and two
representatives shall be appointed on en-
giOssed bills at the beginning of each session;
passed.
diminution
Tuesday, June 7.
SENATE—Opened with prayer by Rev. Mr.
Abercrombie.
Bill passed, establishing the town of Bethel
as a probate district.
Reports of judiciary committee against bill
providing that a married woman shall hold
separately all her own earnings; and against
bill providing that deeds of savings banks
witnessed by officers of" said bank,shall not,be
held valid: bills rejected.
The special order of the day was taken up
the majority and minority reports of commit-
tee on new towns.with resolution incorpora-
ting new town of“ Morris,” from Litchfield
South Farms, and A. A. Pettengill’s minority
report read.
The resolution incorporating the new town
of Morris was passed, 12 yeas to 8 nays, and
the majority report accepted.
Substituted resolution amending the char-
ter of the borcugh of Norwalk, so as to pro-
vide for the erection of perfectly tire proof
buildings,passed.
Housn—Opencd with prayer by Rev. Mr.
Abercrombic.
Report adverse to release of Theodore Bell-
wood from state prison (heretofore reported
on favorably and rccommittcd,) ; petitioners
hail leave to withdraw.
The bill relating to frauds upon gas com-
panies camefroin the Senate indefinitely post
poned. -
Mr,Hovey moved to insist, which motion
Mr. Smith of Guilford supported.
Mr. llrockway was opposed to making it a
crime to defraud gas com anies while those
companies were allowed to defraud consu-
more.
Mr. Hovey said if there Ought to be a bill
to punish gas companies he would go for it,
but that fact was no objection to this bill.—
He knew that gas comp: ' .5 had been defrau-
ded, and he hoped the Use would pass the
bill.
Motion to insist carried, and Messrs. Smith
of Guilford and llovey of Norwich were ap-
pantcd com. on conference.
Bill repealing law dissolving school dis-
tricts of less than 12 scholars taken from the
table.
Mr. Smithof Guilf'ord said there were many
districts not possessing the requisite number
of scholars where schools were kept up, and
the law dissolving them should be repealed.
Mr. Carpenter of ('olchester said the law of
1850 had the educational interests of' the
state at heart, butcxperience shows that there
are imperfections in it. and the provision re
ferred to is one of them. He cited instances
of districts within his knowledge where it
would be agrcat inconvenience to have the
schools dissolved.
Messrs. Trumbull of Stonington and Bying
toh of Norwalk favored the bill.
The House voted to insist, and Messrs. Scy-
mour of Wilton and Carpenter of Colches-
for were appointed a committee of confer-
ence.
Bill repealing section 27 of the Maine Law
[the section making void all sales of liquor,]
ref. to com. on judiciary.
Bill allowing the licensing of theatrical or
other exhibitions by cities or towns ; ref. to
com. on judiciary.
Bill providing for the election of state’s at-
lorncy’s and clerks of courts by the people ;
ref. to com. on judiciary.
Resolution appointing Jas. E. English, Wil-
lard, Spencer and Henry Bradley county
commissioners for New Haven county was ta-
ken up.
Mr. Smith moved to amend by substituting
the names of Arthur B. Wildman, Archibald
B. Rice and Edward P. Manson. .,
The motion to amend was carried—115 to
100, and resolution as amended was passed.
A lllll making the town of' Bethel a proba.e
district, and resolution authorizing the sale
of' all school apparatus in the state prison
were passed.
SENATE, lVrdnesday.
Opened with prayer by Rev. Mr, Moore.
Bill relating to sale of intoxicating liquors
l‘OfOl‘l‘Ctllll House to committee on judiciary
was referred in Senate to the select committee
on subject. .
Report of committee on judiciary with sub
stilnted bill providing for harbor masters at
Bridgeport and Stamford ; passed in Senate,
amended in House so as to extend its action
to harbor of' Norwalk ; Senate concurred.
The special order of .0 day was taken up,
being the report of the committee on constio
tutionnl amendments. First, the amendment
striking out the word “ white.”
Mr. Wooster slated that the committee was
unanimous in objecting to the resolution as it
stau ds. and had not the power to alter it.—
His objection was to the form of the resolu-
tion. Should have been glad to have stricken
out the word “white,” if' it could have been
done without also incorporating provisions to
which he objected, Opposed the requirement
that all electors should he required to read
"in the English language.”
Messrs. Willey and Panic favored the pas-
sage of the resolution.
The resolution with amendments were re—
jected, 5 yeas to 10 nays, as follows ‘.
Yum-Willey, Peck Payne, Osborn ,Bird, 5.
Nin's—I’ardee, Wells, Austin,Clark, Woos-
ter, Scranton Gray, Ely. Calhoun, l-Ioag. Mer-
ritt, Gold, Caniield. Phelps, Newcomb, Spra-
goo—16.
Same committee reported against resolution
with second amendment requiring a natural-
ized citizen to reside in this state a year after
becoming an elector.
Mr. Wooster stated that the committee was
unanimous in their report
Mr. Willey supported the resolution, as no
more severe upon foreign than native born
American citizens. The amendment was de-
signed to protect the elective franchise.
Mr. l’ardee opposed the “ odious distinc-
lion” sought to be imposed by this resolution,
and congratulated the majority on the readi-
nesg which they swallowed the words uttered
last year, and on sober second tliouglit“\vhcel—
ed into our ranks,in support of pure Demo-
cratic principles.”
Mr. Wooster replied, justifying the action
of' the committee. He reiterated his opinion
that it was unjust legislation against a cer-
tain class of our citizens.
Mr. Willey claimed that the law as it now
standafiworod this class—they ought to re-
main st year after becoming citizens, as well
as native born citizens. Frauds are practised
at every election, and. this “ class” marched
up with naturalization papers in their hands,
l
5—...
with one man before and one behind to see
that they vote right. .
Mr. Paine thought if the Senate could debur
from voting every man with ai-lrop of African
blood in his veins Waugh a son of ii President
or Senator of the United States, they need not
be so squeamish about foreigners.
[A playful passage occurred between Messrs
Pardee and Wooster, in regard to " changes
of political vicwa,”]
Resolution rejected, 4 yeast to 17 nays—
Mcssrs. Willcy.Ely, Palm and Spi-aguc voting
in its favor, the rest of the Senate against it.
Same committee reported against the reso-
lution with 30 amendment, providiiling for
but one representative from each town after
May. 1860. ..
Mr. Wooster stated that the committee was
unanimous in their report, lu-llcvlng that the
amendment would not correct the evil sought
to be remedied.
Mr. Pardec supported the resolution. It Is
needless for 250 ment to sit two months in
every year to legislate for this littlo stale.»
Thought the proposition equally fair to towns
or parties, Its adoption Would loud to noon-
omy and the dispatch of business.
Mr. Willey was glad to agree with the com-
mittee this time. Didn’t think It “ Illilllmzl‘ulw
ic” to allow the little town of Morris junt
created to come into the legislator" with l'qlllll
authority with a city of 2b,000 lnlmln‘itnnni.——
The inequality of representation ought to be
corrected, but this ninciiilnmit will not «lo it.
Mr. Pnl‘dce replied, reiterating former iii-gu-
merits in favor of the resolution.
Dr. Gold favored the rcsolutloml‘or Holmium-
tially the same reasons llll Mr. l’arili-v. lllld
hoped this state would soon form a new l'tlll-
stitution.
Mr. Clark supported the resolution, and rc~
plied to the objections Mr. Willey.
Mr. Paine opposed, and Messrs. Calhoun and
Austin favored the resolution.
Res. rejected (not twotlurds) IZl yous lo ll
nays.
Committee on adjournment reported that
they saw no reason why the legislature could
not adjourn by Wednesday or Thursday of
next week; report accepted.
Report of committee of conference on up-
propiition to State Agricultural Society,
that the House committee insisted that the
appropriation be $1000, willi a motion that
the Senate recede from former vote and
concur.
Mr. Calhoun thought that rather than lllltltc
so small and mean an appropriation to so use-
ful a society, better not give a penny.
Mr. Clark expressed the same opinion.
Mr. Merritt was personally of the some mind
but thought $1000 would be better than noth-
ing for the society.
Mr. Ely agreed to concur with the House.
The motion to recede and concur with the
House was carried 12 ycas to 7 nays.
Report of committee on finance in favor of
bill changing method of assessing taxes ; bill
passed in the Senate, rejected by the House.
Mr. Wooster advocated the bill. Senate insis-
ted on former vote, and Mr.Calhoun appoint~
ed committee of conference.
Report or committee on judiciary in favor
of bill providing penalty for defrauding gas
companies ; bill passed in Senate, amended in
almost every iine in the House, then indefin-
itel y postponed in Senate, House insisted and
asked for a committee of conference ; Senate
agreed, and Mr. Willey appointed.
.Report of committee on federal relations
adverse to resolution urging members of Con-
gress to use their influence to establish a
national agricultural bureau.
The resolution was advocated by Dr. Gold,
and Messrs. Calhoun, Phelps and Merritt,and
objected to by Messrs. Newcomb and Welles
Resolution passed. '
Hausa—Opened with prayer by Rev. Mr.
Moore.
Bill requiring trunk railroads to furnish
facilities to all other roads, as equally as pos-
sible; amended in concurrence with tthenatc
Mr. Smith of Guilford explaind the bill and
advocated its passage as a reasonable act to
prevent monopoly and injustice to certain
sections.
Mr. Deming moved to amend by adding a
section requiring the doings of commissioners
to be reviewed by the superior court, and al-
lowing that court to set aside those doings for
sufficient cause. He said the object was to
constrain the N. Y. do N. H.R, R. to furnish
facilities to the N. H. dt N. L. R. R. and com-
pel them to break its contract with the H. 8;
N. H. road.
The Bill was discussed at great length by
Messrs. Smith of Guilford, Deming, Scranton,
Brandegee, Trumbull. Halsey. Chadwick and
Wilson, after which the question was put and
the amendment lost ; ycas 66, nays 128.
Mr. Deming moved to amend the first sec.
tion (ordering companies to afford “ reasona-
ble facilities” to each other,) by adding for a
violation, a penalty of $500—half to presecu»
tor, half to the state.
Messrs. Chadwick, Brandcgec, Clark of Mil-
ford, and Smith, briefly opposed. Mr. Dem
ing supported it. Lost.
Mr. Simpson ot'Wallingford moved to amend
so that eyery company shall be obliged to stop
its train to let off a passenger received by it
from any other road. Lost.
The original bill passed asit came from the
Senate.
Bills punishinginjuries to trees, grass, grain
or flowers.- licensing persons to sell ardent
Spirits ; referred.
SENATE. Thursday.
Opened with prayer by Rev. Mr, Fisher.
Resolution incorporating the People’s Pa-
‘ c R. R. Co., was taken from the table on
motion of Mr. Phelps, and a statement from
the committee called for.
Mr. Welles stated that the measure seemed
to be generally called for, and was a bona fide
proceeding. and referred to the provisions of
the resolution.
Mr.Payno wasdecidedly in favor of a Pacific
railroad, and if this charter would help the
matter was willing to vote for it.
Mr. Pardee considered it a matter of grave
importance. He had perfect faith in the iii-
tcgrity of the intentions of the petitioners,
who believed the beginning of this great work
must be made by an individual state rather
than the general government. Saw no possi-
ble danger likely to raise from granting the
charter, huta prospect of much good. Hoped
the resolution would pass.
Mr. Willey argued at length in favor of the
bill. Resolution passed.
Report of com. on education with bill
repealing act dissolving school districts cw-
laining less than twelve scholars; passed in
Housc,rcjecfcd in Senate ; Houseinsisted and
ask acommittee of conference; Senate con-
curred, and Dr. Gold appointed.
Resolution incorporating a water company
in Danbury ; ref. to com. on incorporations.
Committee on Agriculture reported adverse-
ly on the billauthorizing the destruction of
the Linari Vularis or Snap-dragon ; bill
rejected.
Report of committee on banks adverse to
thc incorporation of savings bank and building
associciation at Bridgeport. Oil motion of
Mr. Calhoun it was continued to next General
Assembly.
Ressolution appropriating $600 for the
publishing and gratuitous circulation of the
report 'of the chemist of the agricultural
society. Referred to committee on‘ agricul-
ture.
Report of judiciary committee adverse to
bill relating to state attorneys and Clerk: of
court. It proposes to make these officers elec-
tive. Bill rejected.
Report of same committee adverse to bill
relating to theatrical amusements «to. Bill
rejected a second time.
Resolution passed incorporating a water
company inWatcrbury.
House-Opened with prayer by Rev. Mr.
Fisher.
The order of the day-insuranoe charters——
taken up.
Resolution incorporating the “ People’s In-
surance Company” in Middletown.
Mr. Mead, of Greenwich. said their was but
one mutual insurance company in Middlesex
county,aud the committee had reported in
favor of the application, with all necessary
safeguards. _
The resolution was further discusses at
length by Messrs, Coe, Burr, Tiffanny, Trum-
bull, Shailer, Byington, Carpenter, Scranton
Brockway, Turrill. and Clark, and various
amendments were offered and rejected, after
which the charter was granted.
Report of committee on education favora-
ble to petition oftl'ustecs of'Theological insti-
tute of Connecticut, for liberty 0 hold. free
of" taxation, estate yielding a re nue of $12,-
000, was taken from the table. The Senate
had accepted ; the House rejected the rcsolu~
tion and recommilted with instructions. The
Senate had insisted; a committee of conference
wfiappointed, when the Senate adhered.
r. Houston,of Enficld, made a sensible
and clear statement of the facts, favoring the
exemption. Mr. Halsey took the same side;
the“ gentleman from Darion” exhibited him-
self, and then the House concurred with the
Senate.
Act relating to peddlers licenses continued
to next Assembly, upon the recommendation
of the judiciary committee. The continuance
was opposed by Mr. Humphrey of Canton, who
moved a recommittal with Instructions, but
withdrew his motion in disgust after the gen-
tleman from Darien had exhibited himself and
been laughed at for five minutes.
«shun-v3.» . ~ ~
‘ _ . ..
Committee op federal relations reported
against resolution. rho. of National Agricul-
tural Bureau ; resolution rejected.
Friday June 10.
Swarm—Opened with prayer by Rev. Mr.
Wasliburnc.
Com. onjudioiary reported a continuance of
the bill concerning pedlurs and the petitions
against them, to the next General Assembly.
Report accepted.
Mr. Gold moved that the bill appointing
two commissioners for the Normal school, be
taken from the table. Res. appropriating
$5000 annually for two years for the use of
, the School, advocated by Mr. Pardee.
Res. passed ;yeas l9, nays 0:, absent, Cal-
liouu and Merritt.
Res. nppnuting Hezekiah S. Ramsdell of
Windham County, and John S. Yeomans of
'l‘ollanil C ninty,trustees of the State Normal
School, passed.
Res. passed establishing a national bureau
of agriculture, passed by the Senate, came
from the House rejected. Motion made that
the Senate rcccde.
Mr. Willey, from the com. of conference on the «limb
gracing voles on the ”clue hill punishing frauds on
mu companion, reported in favor of the amendments
and moved that the Senate reccde and concur with the
House. Motion passed.
1'0"]. on illnorporntions reported fiivornblv on it reso-
lutiou validating the doings of the Ellington Mill. Res.
punsml.
Mr. (told from com. of'eonforcncc on a. bill relating to
the repeal ol'aii act respecting small districts reported
in favor of u concurrence with the House.
Motion carried, ayes 12.
l‘nni. on Halo nflniinh offered a, resolution allowing a
llriilgi-portf-‘clmol district to sell certain lands belonging
to tho Olll district of Niewfielcl ; res. passed.
Coin . mi judiciary reported favorably on act relating
to elm-lions. Tll‘l billri-hili-s to marking of the boxes,
and to the counting tifiloulilc votes ; bill passed.
llolmn—l'riiyi-r by Ill-v. Mr. Wnslihuriie.
Ila-port ul'coui. on finance. adverse to bill for not clit-
tlng down salaries of state ollicers ; report accepted and
bill rejected.
[ii-port of com. on judiciary adverse to bill for not
milking the state Attorneys and Clerks of the Courts
elt'ltlIH' ', report accepted and hill rejected.
Report of special coinmitto on constitutional amend—
mt-iilll—tlii' Ul‘tlf‘l' of the day—taken up.
0n the lirxtnnicmlmcnt. limiting lhe representation
to one from each town, Mr. Halsey of Norwich, of the
committee, spoke at some length, giving a ski-tell of
1,1.1- Iii-"gross of representation in the State, from the
adoption of the constitution to the present time.
Mr. l'r-itI-ligill of Bridgeport was constitutionally op.
posed to the proposed iinieniliiionts. as a. bill was: i.»-
l'one the House calling a convention for the framing of
u m-w constitution. llo trusted that them Would he
luv patching of the old garment we have worn for forty
years but that we should get a new and better one.—
'l'lm House was vastly oversize-l. Even With the pro-
iosml ninciidiiieiit the House would number 135 mem-
bers—greater by :15 than the lions“ of Representatives
of tho grout State of New York He preferred, however,
to leave the matter to the convention.
’l‘lio amendment was put by yeas and nays and lost
8:! to 143, ton ubsoiit.
Report of same (-oni. adverse to the amendment ex-
ti-inling the right of sull'ritgc to negrocs, and providing
that each voter be able to road the English language.
Mr. llalscy said that the coin. were in favor of the
clause in the amendment extending the suffrages to col-
orcil persons. but were opposed to a clause which ex»
tended that right to all persons born in the United
slates, without distinguishing that such persons should
not be born of persons (as consuls in the employment
of foreign powers.) who owe allegiance to otliergoveru-
ineuts. l‘licy were also opposed to the clause making
reading in the English language a requisite to the qual-
ification of'an elector. The Committee wished to be
distinctly understood that a majority of them were in
favor of extending the right of suffrage to colored per-
sons, while a minority were opposed to that clause.
The amendment was put by ycas and nays, and lost
49 to 173, absent 13.
Report ofsnme com. adverse to amendment, making
it necessary for naturalized citizens to remain in the
Note a year after naturalization, before being allowed
the electors privileges.
Mr. Halsey said the committee considered the amend-
ment an entirely hostile to our constitution, and had
therefore reported against it.
The amendment was put by yeas and my: and lost
9.1 to 197.
Report of com. on judiciary favorable to bill for act
relating to trusts, legalizing certain appointments 0
trustees ; report accepted and bill passed.
Report of Com.on Railroads, adverse to remonstrnnce
ofJosepli Brush, et al, relating to the raising ofdraw-
bridges on Railroads,accepted.
The American Powder Flask Co. of Waterbury was
authorized to surrender their charter and dissolve.
Report of Com. on lncorporafions, conveying substi-
tuted resolution, forbidding the erection of other than
fire proof buildings in the borough of Norwalk.
Resolutions appropriating $600 for the printing and
distribution of the State Chemist, was taken from the
table, read the second time and referred to Com. on Ag-
riculture. Adjourned to 3 o’clock Monday afternoon.
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NEWS ITEMS.
——The Boston Trade Sales of Books, under
the direction of'a Committee of Publishers of
that city, will commence in August next.—
This sale is the result of the action taken by
the entire book trade of Boston.
.———Sam. Colt has received from a silver mine
in Arizona, (Mexico,) in which he is interest-
ed, a bar of silver,weighing 75 pounds! It is
on exhibition at the Phoenix Bank, Hartford.
'———Gen. Twiggs is dying or dead at San An-
tonio, Texas. At the last advices he had
made his will and given his last directions.
—-On the 3d inst.. at Detroit. Henry T,
Barnes aged 15, sou of the senioreditor of the
Detroit Tribune, accidentally hung himself'by
the neck in a gymnasium and was found half
an hour after, dead.
-——'1‘he Piccolomini have departed and the
landlord of the Everett House,N.Y. has sued
their agent claiming $1200 for seven weeks
board for four persons.
——-The Memphis Enquirer will be able to
defend itself. Its two editors are fighting
men and cxnU. S, Senators—Solon Borland
formerly of'Arkansas and Jere Clemens form-
erly of Alabama.
——The bodies found floating in :1. box 00‘ Port
Morris, N. Y prove to have been corpses
which fell from the barge which was convey-
ing them from old Potter’s Field, on Fourth
avenue, to Ward’s Island. Mr. Webb, Super-
intendent of the city cemetry,onMonday iden-
tified the box and conveyed it and its contents
to its original desfiation.
It appears by , 0 records of the land of-
fice that Arkansas has received 1,115 .000 acres
of public lands. to aid in the construction of
the Cairo and Fulton railroad in that state.
peshdcs another heavy instalment of swamp
an s.
—-—The Ohio Republican State Convention
at Columbus, on Thursday, nominated the. fol-
lowing ticket: For Governor, William Deni-
son, Jr.; Lieutenant Governor, Robert C.
Kirk ;Snpremc Judge, W. Y. Cholsen - Audi-
tor, R.W. Taylor; Treasurer, A, 1’. Stone;
Secretary. A. P. Russell ; Board of Public
Works, John Gregory ; School Commissioner,
Anson Smith.
——A suit has been commenced in the Sn-
preme Court of New York. to recover two
million dollars from Com. Vanderbilt, on the
ground that he never accounted for large sums
of money received by him as President of
the Nicaragua. Transit C(fllpnny, and particu-
larly of the $40,000 per month received from
the Pacific Mail Company. so long as no line
New York, by the Transit Company.
-—-—'i‘he entire Republican ticket was elected
in Norwich by 144 majority in their city elec-
tion on Monday.
——Kossuth delivered, lately, at the London
Tavern. a very eloquent and effective speech
in favor of Hungarian independence.
—'_1‘he Chapel street bridge in New Haven
took fire Tuesday afternoon, but the depot
master put out the flames to the great disap-
pointment of the citizens of that vicinity,who
desire a new structure.
Drsrsvsu asp Coxsrxmox.—Which of these diseases
occasions the victim the most suffering 2’ The Dyspep-
tic will say the former. It is therefore a consoling fact
that Oxygenated Bitt rs cure this most distressing com-
plaint.
«.5.
Death of Francis C. Woodworth.
Francis C. Woodworth, late editor of
“ Woodworth’s Youth’s cabinet,” died of
consumption on Saturday morning, June
5th, on board the steamship from Savan-
ah, in which city he had been dating the
winter for the benefit of his health. Mr.
Woodwortb. was a pleasing and versatile
writer both in prose and verse, but the
department in which he was pro-eminent-
ly successful was that of literature for
the young. He loved children, and pos-
scsed the rare facultymf interesting while
he instructed them. He began his pub-
lic career as a clergyman. Compelled to
relinquish this profession on account of
ill health, he chose that of a writer for
youth, wisely for himself and for those
brought within the sphere of his influence.
Besides-editing some fifteen volumes of
“ 'l‘he Youth's Cabinet.” he was author
of no less than thirty-five volumes for chil-
dren—all of which are marked by a genial
and lively style and that happy combiuiv
tion of pleasuntry and wisdom which
made him one of the best, as he was one
of the safest writers of books for the
young. M. Woodworth 'as but 46 years
of age at the time of his death.
N. Y. Tribune.
Mr. Woodwortli was formerly Pastor of the 2d Congre:
gntionnl Church in this place. He was inf-mum! Feb. 9,
8 2, dismissed Feb. 6, 184%.
o -—-——o~<.>>o—-———-
Es. Two, solemn looking Canal boats,
which were towed hither by a steam tug—lie
at the Coal Wharf of McssrsMullory dtCurlis.
o
w“ A young man named O. H. Hew-
itt of New London, commenced bleeding
at the nose, J line 9th. All efforts to
stop it proved unavailing, and he died in
about sixteen hours.
should be run between San Francisco and .
rossIeN'NL'ws.
The Austrians again defeated. Revolt
in Lombardy.
The Arago has arrived with European
advices to the 30th nlt.
According to the reports the expedi-
tion of Garibaldi into upper Lombardy
has been attended witlrbi'illiant success.
He has beaten the Austrians in several
fierce encounters, driven them out of
Como,scized all the steamers on the lake
and aroused Lombardy and the Valleliuc
inactive resistance to the Austrians——
HIS entrance into Como was announced
b3! “Ki “liking of bells, and a general illu-
mination f'oilowed_
. At last accounts the Austrians were
in full retreat towards Milan.
Fifty tboll.S{l.D(l troops had already.
crossed the Ticino. .
Portugal had dcclared hcr neutrality.
Russia, Prussia, England and Turkey
have not recognized the provisional Gov-
ernment of Tuscany.
An extraordinary mission fmm Paris to
the German Confederacy is mentioned, as
tending to strengthen the supposition of a
possible compromise of the existing diifi.
culties through the agency of Prussia.
TWO DAYS LATER.
The Sardinians have crossed the Sesia
and again defeated the Austrians.
QUEBEC, June 11.
The screw steamship North Briton,
from Liverpool on Wednesday, the lst
of' J unc, passed Father Point at 5 o’clock
this morning.
\VAR MOVEMENTS.
The news from the seat of war is on-
important.
An official Sardinian lmlletin says that
the Sardinians passed .the Sesia in the
face of the Austrians, who were fortified
at Palestro, after a severe conflict, and
carried the place making many prisoners.
The Snrdiuiaus were under the immediate
guiniand of King Yictor Emanuul.
Garibaldi was making a bold movement
in Lombardy. On the 27th, after a furi-
ous fight of three hours, he entered
Como. The Austrians retreated to Cam-
erlatta, where the combat was renewed,
and Austrians again retreated towards
Milan. All the steamers on the Lake
were in the hands of the patriots.
It was reported via Berne that on the
29, Garibaldi was defeated by a superior
sin, but this lacks confirmation, and Tu—
rin despatches give the impression that
he was making further progress.
The Austrians in considerable force
had occupied Bobbio.
A fight had occurred at Florence be-
tween some English war sailors and some
American sailors on account of the latter
wearing tri-colored rosettes,bnt no details
had been received.
The Emperor of Austria quitted Vi-
enna on the 29th, and arrived at Verona
on the 31st of May, accompanied by his
brother, the Arch-Duke Charles, Gen.
Hess and others.
'GREAT BRITAIN.
The English Parliament met on the
3lst ult. Speaker Denison was unani-
mously reelected.
Miss Florence Nightingale is in a pre-
carious state of health, but the Advertis~
er contradicts the report of her having
entered a convent.
~‘.»o———-——
figsThe steamship Edinburg, of the
New York and Glasgow line, which re-
cently left New York on he: outward
trip, came in collision with an ice-berg
on Monday forenoon, about one hundred
and eighty miles east of St. Johns, in a
dense fog. One of her forward plates
abaft the port how, was stove and two of
her compartments immediately filled——
The pumps were rigged, and efforts were
made to stop the flow of' water by means
of sails and bedding, but it required the
most incessant labor of the crew and all
the male passengers to keep the ship
afloat until she reached St. Johns, which
was not until Tuesday evening, the fog
continuing for nearly the entire period.—
Every preparation was made for leaving
the ship, had it proved necessary.
«.mo—fl—
Lightning.
During the thunder shower yester-
day afternoon, the Baptist church on
Wooster Place was struck by lightning.
The fluid ran down the rod for a short
distance, then glanced off and followed
one of the gas pipes into the gallery, ig-
niting some combustible matter, and
causing an alarm of' fire. An alarm was
given, and the fireman were soon on
the ground, but the flames were subdued
without the aid of engines, and the dam-
age was but trifling. The same Church
was struck by lightning about a year
since, so that the old adage that “ light-
ning never strikes but once in a place”
is proved to be a false one.
N. H. Courier.
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AN Ixsraminxr or Dssrnncriox.——A
new cannon of most destructive powers is
manufactured by the Ames Manufactur-
ing Company. Chicopee, Mass, for the
U. S. Government. It is said to be
somewhat similar to the celebrated Arni-
strong gun. It is rifled, with a four
pound bore, but the ball is so elongated
as to weigh thirteen pounds. So accu-
rate is the aim, that three balls in succes-
sion were thrown through the same pro-
portions, and did mischief two miles be,
yond the target. It is said that a public
trial of the gun is to be made this Week, at
Governor’s Island. Cnpt.ShQstakofi', of
Russian Frigate General Admiral, has
ordered one of the guns for the Emperor,
Large orders have recently arrived from
England, for American machinery for the
manufacture of the most approved fire
arms. The order is beingexecuted at
ChiCOpeo. The American machinery in
England is being worked up toits utmost
capapity, under the direction of workmen
from Chicopee, and many.tliousands of
tire arms are being turned out per month.
N.»~r——
llg‘ Au “ Anti-Cursing Club” has
been formed at Grass Valley, Cal, the
members of which are fined twenty-five
cents for every onth, the money to be ap-
propriatcd to some worthy purpose from
time to time. At the last accounts the
club had cursed enough to buy a pew,
and there was a balance on hand.
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Battle of Montebello; ‘ 1
Team. May 21.—Thc battle of Monte-
bcllo scarcely admits of description. It
was a series of (ircsdful deeds of during
liaiid--to--l:and lights, of sanguine-
ry encounters, of desperate charges and
assaults. ’l‘lic shells and bullets of the
Austrians burst so thickly anionrr our
troops, that our centre was obligZd to
fall back on the right of our lines: retir-
ing from Montcbello, protected by a rav-
inc filled with lll'llSll-WOOll which descend-
ed towards the main road of Mocha-a,—
As General Beuret led on his omic-n to
support our centre, it was observed that
a body of the enemy had gained the top
of a. hilly ground behind the French div-
ision on our right. A deadly volley was
poured into them, and protected by the
fire, both l’ieilmoiitcsc and French came
out of the ravine and went boldly to
meet the enemy. The effect of the new
French guns, carrying their bullets to a
distance of more than two English miles,
was so great that the centre of the Ans.
trinns wassoon obliged to fall back on
its reserve, and'Montchello was again 0c-
cnpied by our men. By this time the
3rd and 4th brigades of General Fo-
rey’s division had reached the scene of' ac-
i101]. This distinguished officer had left
in support of a small hand of the Nation-
al Guard—who by the by fought brave-
ll'f-his‘first brigade sending an orderly
officer of his staff to Marshal B. D’Hil4
hers, asking support if need be. Having
tlius'givcii his orders he came on with
his /.ouuvcs at the pas do charge. One
battalion of Cliasscms (POI-leans rushed
by, ” the light of the battle in their fa-
ces.” It was accompanied hv two but-
talions of the line, commanded by Duchef
and Lacretcllc. The shock was terrible-
Lacrctcllc fell dead from his horse. Ma'-
jor Dnchef' fell dead after him ; our men
still advanced a la. bay/onettc. An Aus-
trian Colonel and 200 Croats were made
prisoners. Assailcd in front by the
French; broken by the iinpetuosity of
the charge of the Sardinian Montferro
light horseman, led by the brave Colonel
Morelli; attacked on the right by the
2d brigade, and by our artillery all alone-
the line, the Austrians began to retirte
after a struggle of’ six hours. At five o’
clock P. M. they were driven pell-mell
clown the hills towards Sti'adclla on one
side, and towards Casatisma on the oth-
er, leaving mounds of dead behind them.
We had won the day. The Austrians
were therefore unable to force our posi-
tions, though they were 15,000. strong,
with a powerful Artillery, thus outnum-
bering us by 6000 men. Forey’s diViS‘
ion numbered scarcely 8000 fighting men
and was supported by 900 Sardinian
horse. You must not forget that this
brave cavalry, led by young Colonel De
Sonnaz, sustained for an hour the first
shock of the enemy, thus giving time to
the French to come up.
The last charge made by the Sardini-
ans was fatal to Colonel Morelli, who
fell mortally wounded. It has been no-
ticed that the Austrians could not stand
the impetuosity of Zonaves’ and Chassenrs’
bayonets and of Sardinian swords. As
soon as they were assaulted by the dead-
ly weapons they were always driven pell-
inell from their positions, and the village
of Montebello was thus taken and re~ta~
ken thrice during the action.
On the day after the battle of Monte-
bello, there was an engagement at Vilati
of which the following despatch contains
the only account :— '
TURIN, Sunday, May 22.-—Gen. Cialdi~
ni wishing to take possession of the end
of the bridge of N crcclli, which adjoiued
to the left bank of the river, in order by
that means to protect the construction of
another bridge over the Sesia on the side
next Albino, was attacked by the Ans-
trians with great force, and sustained a
fierce conflict at a. place called Vila“..—
The enemy was, however, routed, and
our troops established themselves in Bor-
go Yercclli ; the other column crossed
the Scsia near Capacini Vecchi ; and af-
ter having suprised two companies of the
enemy, remained at that place. Our loss
is insignificant, but that of the Austrians
is considerable. The Modenese after
having spiked their cannon, evacuated
Palla, last night, and retro ated to Giviz‘
ino.
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